Question

PLZ help! due today!!!!! I'm only looking for ideas, not a complete essay. pls, pls, PLS help. I really struggle with this and I need at least a starting point.

The Great Gatsby
2) Elaborate on the epigram: “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired.” Show how it contributes to the development of plot, character, and theme in the novel. Give justification for its being the single most important line in the novel

Answer 1

Answer: In what sense is The Great Gatsby an autobiographical novel? Does Fitzgerald write more of himself into the character of Nick or the character of Gatsby, or are the author's qualities found in both characters?

How does Gatsby represent the American dream?

And you could Compare and contrast Gatsby and Tom.

Explanation: Lol, sorry for all that just trying to help

Answer 2

Answer: When Nick says "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired." he is saying that everyone falls into one of those categories. The pursued are men like Gatsby who everyone is after, people who there are always interest. Jordan would also fall into this category.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nick says "There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired." What does Nick mean? How does each character in the novel fit into this schema? He means everyone fits into one of those places. Gatsby is a pursued man and Jordan is pursued as well.